Political tensions are escalating in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election after the police arrested the state’s Secretary to the Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote-buying offences. The arrests have triggered a strong reaction from Governor Ademola Adeleke’s camp, which accused the police of political intimidation. The Osun State…
The United States has begun detaining foreign nationals with expired visas at airports, marking a significant expansion of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. According to reports, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have detained travelers at check-in counters, boarding gates and arrival terminals at at least 15 airports in recent weeks. Those affected reportedly…
Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security situation have emerged after a serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, was shot dead during an attempted kidnapping at his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja. The incident has renewed debate over the growing reach of kidnappers, even within the Federal Capital Territory. According to reports, the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal street car racing in Abuja’s residential neighborhoods, saying the activity puts lives and property at risk. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects on Monday, Wike said motorists had turned some of the capital’s newly constructed roads into racing…
Barely two days into Big Brother Naija Season 11, fans are already creating their favorite “ships” as early chemistry between several housemates begins to dominate conversations online. While the season is still in its opening week, interactions involving Sheba and Tram, as well as Araga and Goddessa, have quickly caught viewers’ attention. One of the…
Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. Last year, the most successful women’s team on the African continent and one of the best…
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob killing of 25-year-old Ibrahim Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate, chef and contestant in the Mr. and Miss Glam Nigeria 2026 pageant, after he was accused of stealing an iPhone 12. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who…
Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Act has come under fresh scrutiny after civic technology organization Tracka revealed that the Federal Government allocated ₦962.83 billion for the procurement of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and 2,579 empowerment projects—an amount that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries. According to Tracka’s budget review, ₦15.13 billion has been…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s rising production costs, warning that Nigerian factories are paying up to 10 times more for electricity than manufacturers in parts of Asia, making it increasingly difficult for local industries to compete globally. Speaking on the challenges facing the manufacturing sector, industry leaders…
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth more than €100 million. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain for a medical before signing a contract until 2031….
